GibbsCAM 2015 introduces its new engine, the Universal Kinematic Machine (UKM). GibbsCAM with UKM technology was developed to further simplify programming, provide the flexibility to easily support the most advanced machines, and accurately simulate all of the machine components and capabilities of any machine. GibbsCAM 2015 contains significant improvements throughout the product line from geometry creation to toolpath strategies, as well as significant improvements to tooling, including integration with the Adveon Tooling Library.

GENERAL SYSTEM / INTERFACE IMPROVEMENTS

Workgroup Type (wrapped/not wrapped part geometry, extruded or revolved part stock) is now shown in the Workgroup list

Reporter can now write directly to *xlsx files without having to use Microsoft Excel

New Pack and Go feature allows for easy and complete sharing of parts and setups through automatic creation of a package file containing the GibbsCAM part and all associated files necessary for that part to execute properly on a different computer

PRODUCTION MILL AND LATHE

GEOMETRY

New Contour Trace function allows for creating a machinable contour from a chain of intersecting lines and circles

Modify spline curves with the new Edit Spline function by dragging knots and control points

TOOLING

Redesigned Tool dialog, including new icons and dynamic 3D viewing of tools and tool holders

SOLID SURFACER / ADVANCED 3D

5-AXIS MILLING

Improved post processor support for holemaking cycles, including those for 5-axis

Intermediate Tooling

MULTI-TASK MACHINING (MTM)

INTERMEDIATE TOOLING

Support for toolblocks (adapter blocks, holders for tool holders, right-angle and adjustable heads and flash tooling) with toolblock library

Support for fixtures (chucks, tailstocks, steady rests and other work holding) including fixture library

Simplifies programming through easy and accurate placement and orientation of tools

MTM tooling is now more manageable and simulation more accurate

MTM SYNC MANAGER

Improved sync capabilities give greater control over tool motion

Added the ability to sync away from the part

Swiss-style machining

SWISS-STYLE MACHINES

UKM enables better control over machine motion between operations, allows full support of features such as axis synchronization and double drilling, and fully supports machine simulation

OTHER COMPLEX MACHINES

Other classes of complex machines are also fully supported. These can include rotary-table mill-turn machines; multi-flow, non-turning machines such as multi-head, multi-table mills and mills with steady rests or pallet changers; and turning centers with multiple turning planes

Accurate machine simulation

MACHINE SIMULATION

Rendering and simulation are more accurate, complete and efficient

Displays intermediate tooling for more complete simulation of all moving components

Improved rendering palette

New Stops and Watches for customized monitoring of key rendering conditions

TOMBSTONE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (TMS)

New machining-order strategies for optimizing use of rotary axes

Custom spacing, unconfined by uniform grid, is now available for part layout

Different clearances may now be specified when transitioning between coordinate systems at the same (B-axis) rotational angle